Chemistry Assignment: anim5.gif


Title: Chemicals
Work in pairs
Due Date: May 29th
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WEEK 1
Research a chemical and present your information using a wiki page using text, images and links.
Answer these questions -
a> What state is your chemical in (gas, liquid, solid)?
b> Is your chemical man made or natural?
c> How is it made and what are the chemical reactions involved?
d> Where can it be found?
e> What is your chemical used for?



Example of chemicals of interest may be -

  • medicine e.g. antibiotics, penicillin, nicotine, paracetamol.

  • stimulants e.g. red bull ingredients, caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine.

  • foods e.g. oil, sugars, vitamins, minerals

  • metals e.g. steel, gold

  • nanotechnology e.g. buckyballs, carbon nanotubes

  • fuels e.g. octane, petroleum, ethanol, alcohols.



WEEK 2 - Research this information and prepare a PowerPoint Presentation.

Answer these questions -
a> What element/s is your chemical made of?
b> What are their properties?
c> Where on the periodic table can they be found?
d> What type of bonding is involved with your chemical?




Part 3 - Make a podcast of your research and ideas about these questions-
a> What is your chemical used for?
b> What are the positive and negative aspects of your chemical?
c> What do you find interesting about this chemical?



Part 4 - Make a glossary of relevant terms for your chemical on your wiki page.



Part 5 - Make a model or animation of your chemical and insert the image onto your wiki page.




Assessment